Improve Canada is pleased to welcome thousands of families and members of the community for the inaugural Vaughan Ribfest taking place from Friday, May 24th to Sunday, May 26th.

Programming for the city’s biggest BBQ event will include a BBQ cook-off showcasing mouthwatering ribs from 5 of North America's Best Rib Teams, midway rides, a marketplace, a rib-eating contest and a live music festival.

The music festival will feature a weekend-long lineup of themed performances, including “Country Music Night” on Friday, May 24 with Alessia Cohle and Johnson’s Creek, “Rock Music Night” on Saturday, May 25 with tributes to Bob Marley, Bon Jovi and U2 and “Family Day” on Sunday, May 26 with Stacy Renee and a tribute to The Tragically Hip.

WHAT: The Vaughan Ribfest & Music Festival

WHERE: Ribfest is taking place outdoors rain or shine in the North Parking Lot of Improve Canada.

Improve Canada is located at 7250 Keele Street, Vaughan, ON. Just South of the 407.

WHEN: Friday May 24 5pm – 11pm

Saturday May 25 12pm – 11pm

Sunday May 26 12pm – 6-pm

Plenty of FREE parking available throughout the complex.

$4 admission ages 11+, Kids under 10 are FREE / Smoking is not permitted. / Wheelchair accessible / Pets are not permitted. Service dogs accepted with a card